Vitamins are Essential to Life
Getting the optimum levels from our foods
is no longer possible
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Vitamins are
essential to life and cannot be completely manufactured
by the body making them essential nutrients. In conjunction
with minerals and amino acids from protein, vitamins make
all the enzymes in the human body that run metabolism from
generating energy from our food to making protein and nerves.
The modern world has negatively changed our food, air and
water supplies, plus added new diseases, chemicals, and
physical stressors that have increased our need for these
vital nutrients while depleting the concentration in our
food supply. Food choices include more overly processed
food void of many nutrients, plus fruit and vegetables are
grown in nutrient depleted soils that also contain nutrient-robbing
chemicals. This makes supplementation necessary if we are
to meet the optimal levels for vibrant health. RDA’s
(recommended daily allowances) were set 40 years ago and
are in drastic need of adjustment. RDA’s represent
the minimal amount to hold off disease states. If we are
eating to RDA levels, then we are always on the verge of
disease. Supplementation allows us to reach optimal nutrient
levels for better health.
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| Vitamin A |
Eye health; prevents night blindness; protects against skin disorders, infections; necessary for strong bones and teeth;antioxidant; anti-aging nutrient |
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| Beta -carotene |
Eye health; prevents night blindness; protects against skin disorders, infections; necessary for strong bones and teeth;antioxidant; anti-aging nutrient |
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| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) |
Necessary for metabolism of carbs -energy production; enhances circulation; maintains healthy nervous system; aids digestion |
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| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) |
Helps cells produce energy; may prevent migraines, cataracts and sickle cell anemia; aids in the absorption of iron and B6 |
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| Vitamin B3 (niacin) |
Maintains healthy skin, nervous system, and gastro-intestinal tract; lowers cholesterol and improves circulation; regulates blood sugar |
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| Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) |
Maintains healthy skin, nervous system, and gastro-intestinal tract; lowers cholesterol and improves circulation; regulates blood sugar |
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| Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) |
Builds body's immune defenses and its ability to handle stress; supports adrenal function; important for healthy skin and nerve transmission |
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| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
Essential to metabolism of carbs, protein and fat; used for asthma, heart disease, depression and diabetes; natural diuretic; helps regulate hormones, high homocysteine levels |
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| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) |
Aids folic acid in formation of red blood cells; prevents nerve damage and anemia; assists memory and learning; helpful in treatment of MS, diabetes, asthma, high homocysteine levels |
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| Biotin (vitamin B8) |
Help in metabolizing carbohydrates, protein and fats into energy; promotes strong nails, healthy hair; aids in cell growth and replication |
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| Choline |
Needed for proper transmission of nerve impulses, brain function and memory; needed for fat metabolism; helpful for elevated cholesterol and depression |
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| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) |
Aids B12 in formation of red blood cells; needed for cell division and replication, protein metabolism; helps prevent neural tube defects, candidiasis, anxiety and depression, high homocysteine levels |
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| Inositol |
Necessary for proper nerve, brain and muscle function; aids in fat metabolism; protects the liver, kidney and heart; reduces cholesterol levels and balances blood sugar |
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| PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) |
Needed for the production of folic acid and red blood cells; protects skin from sunburn, aging, skin cancer; helps prevent graying of hair and wrinkling of skin |
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| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
Antioxidant; enhances immune system; necessary for the manufacture of collagen; vital for wound repair, healthy gums, prevention of easy bruising; supports adrenal gland function; natural anti-histamine; increases life expectancy |
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| Vitamin D (calciferol) |
Promotes growth and mineralization of bones and teeth; necessary for absorption of calcium and phosphorous; maintains a regular heartbeat; prevents rickets |
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| Vitamin E (tocopherols) |
Antioxidant; aids in prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases; improves circulation; helpful for diabetes, PMS and menopause; anti-aging vitamin |
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| Vitamin F (omega 3 & 6 essential fats) |
Necessary for the health of all cells; vital for proper functioning of cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and nervous systems; required for normal brain function; natural anti-inflammatory |
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| Vitamin K |
Required for the normal coagulation of blood-clotting; helps prevent osteoporosis; can help with excess menstrual bleeding |
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| Vitamin P (bioflavonoids) |
Acts as a powerful antioxidant; possesses anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anticarcinogenic properties; helps prevent various cancers, varicose veins and cataracts |
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